Graduate Certificates in Public Policy
Featured Public Policy Programs
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Featured Public Policy Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Business Administration - Public Administration
Prepare yourself to make the decisions that best serve a community, its constituents and its economic growth with this specialized business degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Fit new strategic skills into your public service passion and goals when you earn an MBA in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 379 people earned their graduate certificate in public policy. This earns it the #55 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,391 |
| Graduate Certificate | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 280 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public policy students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in public policy. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 138 |
| Women | 241 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public policy graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 181 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 55 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in public policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public policy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from USC. About 72% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public policy. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UChicago. Of these students, 56% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UMCP. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,533 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UMass Dartmouth. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public policy. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from Liberty University. About 16% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public policy. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from U-M. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Kentucky is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UK.
Tennessee State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from Tennessee State University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public policy. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UCONN. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UT Knoxville. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public policy. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UT Dallas. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Montana is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from Syracuse. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Vermont. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UVM.
Portland State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public policy. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from Portland State University.
University of Pennsylvania is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from UPenn.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public policy. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in public policy from ASU - Tempe. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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